Corrections News
Corrections news is essential for the correctional facility workforce, providing up-to-date information on developments, policy changes, and emerging trends in the penitentiary system. This directory offers articles that help staff stay current on issues affecting their work environment, inmate management, and facility operations. Regularly engaging with corrections news ensures personnel are prepared for new challenges and opportunities. For additional insights, explore our section on Correctional Design and Operations Management.
BREAKING NEWS
The new law allows families of eligible correction officers who die while still employed to receive pension benefits as if the officer had already retired
Eliminates the need to find placement for another item on an officer’s uniform
Camera comes fully stocked with Wi-Fi, pre-event recording and true HD resolution
Device allows for connection whether the device has a cover or not
The product will be unveiled at IACP 2014
A Grant County Jail inmate is facing another year in jail after he struck a corrections officer
A Wise County sheriff’s deputy stands accused of forcing sex offenders to take nude photos while registering for the state’s sex offender database
A man convicted of fondling and raping his 8-month-old dog has been sentenced to five years behind bars
One inmate tunneled out of his housing unit to a common room, broke out a window and escaped unnoticed
PRODUCT NEWS
Tyler will modernize corrections operations for the fourth largest county in the state
Strategic acquisition adds integrated hardware and cloud subscription platform powered by NIR spectroscopy
The new enhancements integrate AI directly into existing system workflows, positioning intelligence as a core component of daily operations rather than a standalone add-on
Real County deputies are using the technology during transport operations, with the agency saying it could help reduce the risk of a seized weapon being used against an officer
Axon Vision introduced to help recognize activity in live camera feeds while Axon Assistant expands secure, compliant AI to deliver operational data and continuous intelligence in the field
The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office used its traveling training center to reinforce de-escalation tactics and reduce use-of-force incidents
New mission mode provides simpler and more intuitive sampling of hazardous vapors